Jurisdiction and research scope
Unincorporated Duchesne County, Utah only; not any incorporated city or town, tribal land, or a state/federal campground with its own rules. Current American Legal 2026 S-12, §§8-11-3 and 8-11-5, read November 6, 2026. RV construction exception adopted by Ordinance 18-365 on June 11, 2018.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Duchesne County RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Owner storage is permitted subject to no dwelling use, traffic visibility and nuisance requirements. In residential zones store at least 15 ft back from any public street; other parcel requirements remain. |
| Street / loading | Private-land rules do not authorize public-street parking or camping; confirm the road authority and posted restrictions. No separate RV loading allowance is established by the cited private-land provisions. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Bona fide guests: no more than 30 days; primary residence needs approved park or construction exception. Construction exception requires appropriate water and wastewater; other connections need confirmation. |
Unoccupied storage belongs to the owner
An RV may be stored unused on its owner’s property if it is not used for housekeeping, living or sleeping. Keep traffic views unobstructed and avoid a nuisance to neighbors. In residential zones all stored RVs must be at least 15 feet back from a public street. Confirm the measured street boundary and other parcel setbacks.
Guests are different from primary residence
The storage section provides a bona fide guest-use exception not exceeding 30 days. It does not specify an annual reset or let a resident label primary housing as a guest stay. Section 8-11-5 prohibits using an RV as a primary residence outside an approved RV park, apart from its approved construction exception.
Construction housing and services
The Community Development Administrator may grant an exception for no more than one year with a valid building permit for a permanent dwelling and appropriate water and wastewater facilities. Obtain that decision before occupying the RV. Additions or appendages require a building permit and code-compliant construction. Ordinary parking and the guest exception do not automatically approve utility connections, road parking or repair work.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Duchesne County Planning or Code Enforcement to confirm jurisdiction, the actual parcel or road, vehicle classification, position, duration and intended use. Obtain the required road, building, electrical, plumbing or wastewater approvals before relying on a parking exception. Easements, HOA rules and leases remain separate. Start with the official rule or permit guidance.
Use the Duchesne County parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026
- Duchesne County Code 8-11-3
Owner storage, guest use, 15-foot public-street setback and nuisance limits.
- Duchesne County Code 8-11-5
Primary-residence prohibition and administrator-approved construction exception.
A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific local-government determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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